"Animal Man is a book that's very close to my heart," Lemire told the Los Angeles Times.

"Since we launched the series as part of the New 52, I've been blessed to work with two incredible talents in Travel Foreman and Steve Pugh, and now I get to collaborate with one of my favorite artists, and favorite people, in Rafael."

"Also, for AV fans! Don't worry. Everything is on track," Albuquerque said on Twitter.